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Mirley Family History

Mirley Surname Meaning

Apparently a variant of Morley. Compare Arthur Mirley 1610 with Arthur Morley 1613 in IGI (Kirkham Lancs); John Mirley 1763 with John Morley 1784 in IGI (Harrogate WR Yorks).

William Barber Morley 1816 and Ann Mirley 1832 are also mentioned in IGI (Denby Derbys).

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Mirley family from?

You can see how Mirley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mirley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Mirley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Mirley families living in Yorkshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Mirley's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Mirley families in 1891.
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What did your Mirley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mirley. 100% of Mirley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 412 census records available for the last name Mirley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mirley census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 44 immigration records available for the last name Mirley. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 63 military records available for the last name Mirley. For the veterans among your Mirley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mirley lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Mirley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mirley in 1971 was 66, and 88 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mirley ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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